MChem and MSc research projects are available each year in the group. We can also support talented and committed undergraduate students for short research projects over summer funded by the RSC Undergraduate Research Bursaries.

*** Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC)

We are actively seeking graduates from China to join the group for PhD research via the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) scheme. The University of Leicester has a total of 25 fully PhD scholarships available for a start date of September 2025. 

The CSC PhD studentship project in the Kilpatrick Group is entitled "Homogeneous titanocene catalysts for improved electrochemical kinetics of Li–S batteries”. 

Please contact Sandy if you are interested to apply! We are happy to discuss with prospective students via email, WeChat or Zoom, and give support and guidance on completing the application form before the deadline 11 December 2024.

Other PhD opportunities

Specific PhD positions will be advertised here. Other sources of funding include: Commonwealth scholarships (non-UK applicants), John Monash scholarships (Austrialian applicants), Doctoral loans (UK applicants).

For more information about postgraduate studies at University of Leicester please see the School of Chemistry website, and get in touch here directly to discuss possible projects.

Enquiries from outstanding candidates who seek support for external fellowship applications are welcome at any time. Please include a CV and cover letter, detailing potential funding agencies. Applicants with experience in organometallic synthesis, electrochemistry and catalysis are particularly welcome.

Potential sources of funding include:
EPSRC Postdoctoral Fellowships
Newton International Fellowships (non-UK applicants)
Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (EU applicants)
Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships (German applicants)
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships (Canadian applicants)
SNSF Postdoc.Mobility (Swiss applicants)